Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed pleads not guilty to assaulting father

Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed pleads not guilty to assaulting his father

The Indian ExpressAhmed al Ahmed, who became a national hero in Australia after disarming an attacker at Bondi Beach, pleaded not guilty in court to separate charges of assaulting his own father. The case casts a shadow over al Ahmed's heroic public image. BBC and Daily Mail both covered the court appearance, noting the contrast between his celebrated role in the mass-casualty incident and the domestic assault allegation.